The word “entrepreneur” has become a bit of a cliché, overused rather misused to the fullest. In French it simply means a contractor but of course now it has many meanings. What is the essential difference between an opportunist and a true entrepreneur? Essentially, an opportunist...
The mesmerising rhythmic sounds of the water mill usually greet anyone approaching a village in Pakistan. Whether you see emerald rice fields or golden wheat crops, depends on the season. Though times have changed, many houses are still not made of bricks as in the cities....
She walked through the streets of Poland, and what she saw disturbed and hurt her as it would any human being, Jewish or otherwise. There were obvious symbols of anti- Semitism everywhere. From racist graffiti to figurines openly sold in stores representing Jews as having long...
It is a piece of clothing usually condemned to the lowest drawers and recesses of the wardrobe. Sometimes left in the hallway, under the bed, on the steps, even in the sand box of children’s’ parks. It seems nobody gives two hoots about the neglected pair...
We may deny it, avoid it or try to ignore it, but discrimination based on any part of who we are is a reality. It might be subtle, layered or disguised; but it exists. Try to think of the difficulties a Canadian woman might face if...
The dictionary defines public history as: a broad range of activities undertaken by people with some training in the discipline of history who are generally working outside of specialized academic settings. But why this need to seek the truth at the micro level? In this unsettling...
In Search of Nabi Yahya (peace be upon him) It was the summer of 2010 and we were travelling by car from Beirut to Damascus. The war had not started yet, and we couldn’t imagine then that it would. We were an unusual lot. George our...
Water is perhaps the most precious natural resource that God has blessed us with. And unfortunately, one which we take for granted all year round. Except perhaps in Ramadan. That glass of sparkling transparent liquid is what we look forward to the most as the time...
“O humankind, eat from whatever is on earth that is allowed and is pure and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is your open enemy.” (The Holy Qur’an 2:168) This ayah from the holy Quran clearly states the importance of eating good and...